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this blog is for motivation. whether it's for studying, working out, eating right, sleeping properly, etc etc you'll find it here.
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skinny-healthy-confident-deacti

why is it

“no boy will want you if you keep on with that feminist rubbish”

and not

“no girl will want you if you keep on being a misogynistic piece of shit”

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elkstudies
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ATTENTION: SEPTEMBER IS APPROACHING. I REPEAT, SEPTEMBER IS APPROACHING. 

With many of us heading back to classes in the very near future, I figured it was about time to share a few of the tips I have for preparing for the upcoming semester! Here they are:

  • Take a complete inventory of the school supplies that you have, and compare that against a list of what you need. Make sure you have all the necessities first, then get some fun stationary, washi tape, etc. if you’re into that sort of thing! 
  • Shop for your supplies early. Whether you’re ordering everything online from amazon or getting your things from your local staples or officemax, you will thank yourself later for shopping early. School supply sales have already kicked in but if you start early you will have a better selection, less lineups and less worries if your things will arrive on time. Start today if you can!
  • Start looking at your required textbooks, but don’t necessarily buy them yet. I’m always tempted to buy my books really early but in my experience you should wait until you hear from your instructors to make sure you actually need the book before spending an exorbitant amount of money on it. I’ve had professors tell us in the first class that they will only reference the book once or twice so it is up to you if you want to purchase it. However, you’ll be more prepared if you know in advance what resources you need, where to purchase them and how much they will cost.
  • Invest in a planner or download a good calendar app. It was expensive, but I love the pretty Kate Spade planner that I splurged on last year and will still be using for the rest of 2015. It doesn’t have to be expensive—there are lots of cheap alternatives out there (try Amazon or even Walmart). If you’re not a pen & paper type of guy/gal, you can use printables (like these by theorganisedstudent!), apps for your smartphone (here are some for iPhones, here are some for Androids), or Outlook if you have MS office on your computer. What you choose isn’t super important, but keeping on top of deadlines is. 
  • Look up note-taking strategies. You might already have a system that works great for you but if you don’t, now is a great time to see how other studyblrs take notes so you can try their methods! I really like looking at strive-for-da-best’s note-taking tag, it is FULL of great tips! Don’t worry too much about making your notes pretty if that isn’t your thing, make sure your priority is that they are functional and work for you.
  • If you’ve already registered, look at your class schedule and try to visualize how you can make the most out of your days. Look at when you want to take food breaks throughout the day and put in any other time commitments that you have (this might be your job, time with your friends, family or significant other, volunteering, working out, you get the idea). After that is done, try to block off time to study for each of your courses. This is obviously just a rough idea since you haven’t had class yet but it’s a good idea to start thinking of how you can best spend your time.
  • I usually like to plan some healthy meal and snack ideas before class even starts so I know that I won’t fall into old habits of fast food and junk food that is available by the truckload on campus. I like to stock up on healthy granola bars (I love Lara bars, and here is a cheaper homemade version), and browse pinterest for healthy lunch ideas. If I have a plan and healthy foods on hand I’m much more likely to pack those and pass on the “convenient” burgers and pizza on campus. Healthy food prep will save you money in the long run and keep you feeling great!
  • Look up what is happening at your school in the fall. Check and see if there are any fun social events you’ll want to go to and RSVP now, or sign up for some volunteering opportunities that will be fun and look great on a resume! For example, I’m going to volunteer at my school’s orientation in a few weeks and I’m really looking forward to it. Now that you know these dates you can plan for them.
  • Clear the cobwebs off of your study space. If you haven’t been in school in a few days, weeks, or even months take this chance to clean off your study space and make it so organized that you can’t wait to use it! Ikea has some fairly cheap pencil cups and desk organizers, and there are lots of free motivational printables on the internet that you can print off and pin up to keep you going. Some nice examples are this one, this one or this one, all found on pinterest of course.
  • Beat procrastination before it starts. You already have a rough idea of how to maximize your days, now you have to stick to that plan. Download a pomodoro app (this is my favorite one for iOS but there are TONS out there!), and look into distraction blockers like the ones featured in this article).         
  • Lastly, relax and don’t worry. You’re going to kick this semester’s butt, I know it :) Good luck!! And if you want any more posts like this please let me know in my ask box! 
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elkstudies

9:24 am // it’s been ages and I’m so sorry, but I’m a college student now officially! I have the prettiest view of the lake from my campus and i bought some beautiful sunflowers for my desk and I’m so happy 🌻

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iamsmilingatyou

To all of my followers who are battling suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, self-harming, or any kind of mental illness: I am so glad that you are still here. You wanna know why? Because you are beautiful. Because you are amazing. Because you are unique. Because you are strong. Because you are a little fighter. Because your are a survivor. Just know that the world would not be the same without you. Stay strong! Mili xoxo

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hellostudybee

08.29.15 || 11:00 am essay time in the hotel lobby! goal is to finish as much of Song of Solomon work so that I can focus solely on the essays Tuesday.

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